Why is July So Special in Costa Rica?
In July, a little-known weather pattern occurs in Costa Rica which offers extraordinary opportunities for wildlife lovers. Early rains throughout May and June cause an eruption of flowering trees and fruits, which attract large numbers of animals. By July the rains taper off in a month-long phenomenon called veranito ("little summer"), leaving cooler temperatures that cause wildlife to be more active and visible. We tend to see more volume of wildlife as well as more rare and endangered